St. James’ Episcopal Church, Goshen, NY

Organist/Choir Director (Part Time)

St. James' Episcopal Church seeks an accomplished Organist/Choir Director to provide choral, vocal, and/or instrumental music for parish worship services and special parish events.  Founded in 1803, St. James’ is an historic and active church in the village of Goshen, NY, located about 70 miles from New York City. Today, we continue to honor God as a vibrant, LGBTQ+, inclusive congregation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play the organ and piano for two Sunday Services (9:00 and 10:30), as well as for special liturgies as directed by the Rector (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, etc.).  Also, play for weddings and funerals/memorial services when an organist is needed with additional remuneration

• Select liturgically appropriate music, including hymns, anthems, postludes and preludes, in consultation with the Rector

• Direct an accomplished all-volunteer choir of 6-10 for the 10:30 Sunday service with Thursday evening rehearsals (September-May)

• Oversee the maintenance of the organ and piano

• Attend planning meetings with the Rector

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent experience in piano and organ

• Good command of choral literature and ability to direct the choir while playing the organ or piano

• Understanding and familiarity with worship, liturgy and hymnody in the Episcopal Church is preferred

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

• Commitment to the inclusion of people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $16,000-$20,000, commensurate with experience

• 4 weeks paid vacation

• Opportunity to use church for private lessons/recitals

INSTRUMENTS

•  2 manual, 19 rank organ built in 1926 by the F.A. Bartholomay (& Sons) Organ Co.  Rebuilt in 1992.  Currently maintained by The Peragallo Pipe Organ Co.

• Yamaha upright piano

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Employment is contingent on successful background check and completion of Safe Church Abuse -Prevention training

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Anticipated Start date is June 2023

TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter, resume, references, and recordings or links to your work (if available) to:

The Rev. M. Carl Lunden, Rector at stjamesgoshen.ny@gmail.com. 

Inquiries may be made at 845-294-6225